Best Mega Gengar counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Mega Gengar in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Mega Gengar counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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Best Mega Gengar counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Psystrike *	44.46	428.38	22	212.0s	78.3
2	Primal Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	35.09	773.60	12	264.5s	76.0
3	Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	32.89	817.60	12	298.3s	73.4
4	Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	34.43	553.24	17	273.2s	68.9
5	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	38.53	387.88	24	241.6s	68.6
6	Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Psystrike *	35.95	414.19	22	253.4s	66.2
7	Mega Alakazam	Confusion	Psychic *	37.73	343.44	27	245.7s	65.5
8	Mega Latios	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	33.76	449.46	21	279.6s	64.5
9	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	31.03	538.42	17	295.0s	63.3
10	Shadow Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power *	31.77	475.25	19	284.2s	62.5
11	Mega Gardevoir	Confusion	Psychic	34.03	371.32	25	272.8s	61.8
12	Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	35.76	305.02	30	255.9s	61.1
13	Shadow Latios	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	34.33	340.22	27	267.6s	60.9
14	Hoopa (Unbound)	Confusion	Psychic	32.08	414.74	22	284.4s	60.8
15	Shadow Metagross	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	32.00	384.29	24	288.2s	59.6
16	Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	28.14	539.51	17	325.9s	58.9
17	Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing *	28.84	488.64	19	321.9s	58.5
18	Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	29.32	443.04	21	317.3s	57.8
19	Lunala	Confusion	Shadow Ball	31.14	362.65	25	291.2s	57.5
20	Mega Latias	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	28.70	462.86	20	322.5s	57.5

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Mega Gengar in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Mega Gengar down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

This table displays a list of best Mega Gengar counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

The top-ranked Mega Gengar counter is Shadow Mewtwo, followed by Primal Groudon, Mega Tyranitar, and Shadow Tyranitar. The table also includes Mega Gengar, Mewtwo, Mega Alakazam, and Mega Latios, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Mega Gengar type chart

When fighting Mega Gengar, keep in mind the following that Ghost and Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, and Psychic type moves. They take reduced damage from Fairy, Grass, Bug, Normal, Poison, and Fighting type moves.

Weaknesses

Dark	160.0%
Ghost	160.0%
Ground	160.0%
Psychic	160.0%

Resistances

Fighting	24.4%
Bug	39.1%
Normal	39.1%
Poison	39.1%
Fairy	62.5%
Grass	62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.